On the eve of Valentine's Day 2019, I got to thinking about theme rides for cycling class...a popular topic on various blogs and social media. IT'S WEDNESDAY, so here's THE POLL... A quick recap of results of the poll on Class Formats: By far, the classic "SPINNING" experience was the most popular format at 43% … Continue reading Wednesday Poll: Theme Rides
Back in the day, if you said you were going to SPIN CLASS, most people had a good idea of what that meant. Today, with all the amazing and varied options...indoor cycling comes in many shapes and sizes. Today's POLL: share your favorite format(s)...either as a rider/participant or as an instructor/coach. I found the following … Continue reading Wednesday Poll: Studio Cycling class format
Your music tracklist is the key to a great ride inside! Over the years options for group fitness instructors have evolved, including: cassette tapes, CDs, mp3 players, purchased content (i.e. iTunes), streamed content (i.e. Spotify). There has been a lot of activity in the realm of music streaming services and things to consider include: cost, … Continue reading Wednesday Poll: Music Streaming Services
Practically every sport, indoor or outdoor, has a uniquely designed shoe to maximize performance and comfort…and reduce risk of injury. Indoor cycling isn’t any different. While a shoe that's specific to indoor studio cycling isn't common, mountain biking shoes tend to be the best option for your RIDE INSIDE! When shopping for a cycling shoe … Continue reading Wednesday Poll: Cycling Shoes
It's been a while since the last survey (2015!), you can check it out HERE. Before getting into the results, I just wanted to re-post this SoulCycle link. I play this at the start of class every once in a while (like this morning's class)...it's so inspiring, motivating, and SO TRUE! Check it out for … Continue reading The 2018 Studio Cycling SURVEY Results…and FIND IT!
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